Principal Professional

Kleinfelder's Appalachian Mountain Area is looking for Principal Professionals on a flexible basis to support our growing Abandoned Mines Program in the Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio tri-state area. These hires will support the overall abandoned mines technical program and projects of varying size, with overall program/project responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensures consistently accurate and timely client and management communications.
• Resolves abstract problems and difficult technical matters (independently and/or as the leader of a technical team) and serves as a technical resource regionally or to a specific market.
• Leads project development work from initial site assessment, proposal scope identification, risk assessment, and project coordination through to completion/construction.
• As a lead technical specialist in discipline, performs analytical, field, and project management work as needed to support existing and new projects.
• Assists with business relationship development as well as proposal preparation for the overall program.
• Mentors staff within the Abandoned Mines Program on project development, data management, and problem-solving related to watershed-based assessments and the overall impacts of abandoned mine lands and/or discharges.
• Performs and executes Project Peer Review in compliance with Kleinfelder's KQP 4.5. Peer Reviews proposals and project deliverables with a critical review of the technical approach used to form professional opinions and recommendations.
• Confirms the work complies with project requirements and the professional standard of care.
• Effectively and convincingly communicates technical information in meetings/presentations to practitioners, clients, and laypersons.
• Proficient at communicating with clients or the public and routinely accompanies Client Account Managers (CAMs) in market-focused meetings or presentations.
• Frequently presents and/or participates at external conferences and/or technical seminars.
• Applies creativity and appropriate independent thought to solve technical problems commensurate with the job level.
• Is an internal regional or market-specific resource for solving complex technical problems in the discipline.
• Leads teams of internal or external technical resources to bring the most appropriate technical expertise for the solution.
• Mentors junior staff on problem-solving approaches and developing a big-picture understanding.
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to risk assessment and the Health and Safety planning hierarchy by conducting risk reviews for high-hazard work at the proposal stage and budgeting for Health and Safety for each project.
• Demonstrates leadership in conducting Management Site Visits and LPOs, providing recognition, coaching, and mentoring junior staff for effective project safety management.
• Demonstrates commitment to vetting and managing subcontractors for safety success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and education required; Master's preferred.
• 20+ years of related experience in a consulting engineering firm or related service business and/or regulatory agency and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations required; or 8 years related experience with a Master's; or 6 years related experience with a PhD.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Benefits

• Career Development: Committed to investing in the professional development of staff, offering each employee opportunities to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. Supports these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through an internal Mentoring Program.